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ALF 50K

1993 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,672 mi
Last recorded79,672 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALF 50K
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 79,672 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 78,547 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 78,547 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength radius arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength radius arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 78,100 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 77,595 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 77,595 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Prop shaft securing bolt loose rear joint (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Seat belt buckle missing All rear in accessible (7.1.2 (d))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front axle mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts On rear exhaust box (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear brakes tight when turned by hand

Pass 13 Jun 2022 76,142 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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ALF 50K is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1993 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 118,574 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ALF 50K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 33 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was ALF 50K registered?

ALF 50K is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 May 1993.

Is ALF 50K safe to buy?

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